Archeologies of the Middle East

Archaeologies of the Middle East provides an innovative introduction to the archaeology of this fascinating region and a window on both its past and present.- Written by some of the top archaeologists of the Middle East: scholars from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of interests and intellectual approaches- Coverage spans 100,000 years: from the Paleolithic to Hellenistic times- Explores the connections between modern-day politics and the social context of archaeological practice and various underutilized approaches to archaeological interpretation- Designed for student use